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Low-privilege network-accessible SQL injection causing limited data exposure and modification.
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CVSS VectorVendor: Tanium
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2DescriptionCVE.org
Tanium addressed a SQL injection vulnerability in Patch.
AnalysisAI
SQL injection in Tanium Patch allows authenticated low-privilege attackers to read, modify, or delete data from the backend database via crafted network requests. The vulnerability affects all versions prior to the vendor-released patch identified in advisory TAN-2026-019. No public exploit code or active exploitation has been reported.
Technical ContextAI
The vulnerability resides in the Tanium Patch module, a component of the Tanium endpoint management suite responsible for deploying software updates. It stems from improper neutralization of special elements used in SQL commands (CWE-89), likely occurring when user-supplied input is incorporated into a database query without adequate sanitization. The CPE designation cpe:2.3:a:tanium:patch:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* covers all unpatched versions of the Patch module.
RemediationAI
Apply the vendor-supplied update for Tanium Patch as detailed in advisory TAN-2026-019 (https://security.tanium.com/TAN-2026-019). The advisory should be consulted for the exact patched version. No temporary mitigations are described; as a general precaution, restrict access to the Tanium console to trusted administrators until the patch is deployed.
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Same weakness CWE-89 – SQL Injection
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External POC / Exploit Code
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EUVD-2026-49993
GHSA-qxx3-9m9g-gvwc